Punctual

adjective
/ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Meaning

on time; prompt;
Happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time; on time.

Example Sentences

She is always punctual for meetings.

He is always punctual for meetings.

Example Expressions

punctual as a clock

Synonyms

timely, prompt, on time, precise, on-time, regular
Entry 1
timely, prompt, on time, precise
Entry 2
on-time, timely, prompt, regular

Antonyms

late, tardy, unpunctual, delayed
Entry 1
late, tardy, unpunctual, delayed
Entry 2
late, delayed, tardy

Collocations

punctual arrival, punctual person, punctual attendance, punctual student, punctual train, punctual manner
Entry 1
punctual arrival, punctual person, punctual attendance
Entry 2
punctual arrival, punctual student, punctual train, punctual manner

Related Vocabularies

Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
Relating to the brain or intellect rather than emotion or feeling.
recently made, discovered, or introduced; not existing before
existing or given in large amounts; abundant

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